The new fan-based oral history of Madchester’s leading figure is a mix of hero-worship, nostalgia and self-aggrandisement.
Tag: biography
He Said/She Said – The Comic Book Cashing In On Scandal And Murder
The short-lived comic book series aiming to explore notorious scandals from the point of view of both people involved.
Can You Dig It? A New Biography Of Legendary Dolemite Star Rudy Ray Moore
A new biography of the pioneering and outrageous star of Dolemite.
Stardust To Stardust, Ashes To Ashes: The Disastrous New Bowie Biopic
Disowned by the family, the new David Bowie ‘origins’ film is even worse than you might have feared.
Undressing Emmanuelle – The Confessions Of Sylvia Kristel
The autobiography of the scandalous Emmanuelle star examined.
I Am Big Bird – The Story of Caroll Spinney
Looking at the life of the man inside the costume of one of children’s TV’s most iconic characters.
Mr Murder – The Life And Times Of Tod Slaughter
Exploring a new, long overdue biography of Britain’s most barnstorming horror film villain.
A Whole Bag Of Crazy – Sordid Tales Of Hookers, Weed And Grindhouse Movies By Pete Chiarella
42nd Street Pete’s story of grimy movies, grimy theatres and grimy patrons proves to be a fascinating slice of nostalgia in an overly-sanitised world.
The Allins – Family Ties And Bad Behaviour
This new documentary about the notorious shock-rocker G.G. Allin delves beyond the public persona to explore his ongoing legacy and how it affects his brother and mother.